Buddhist ceremony [1998]

Phithi Theraphisek (the ceremony of sprinkle water) for Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela (walking in front), Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam and other monks from Luang Prabang at Vat Meuang Khua, Phongsaly province on February 11, 1998. This photograph represents Pha Khamchan and the monks who were sprinkled water walking to the Sim for the Buddhist ceremony after sprinkled water and changed new robes, follows by the Sangha while lay people sitting and holding cottoned flags, candles and incenses along the two edges of the way to pay a homage to him. Chromogenic print.